This is a beautiful bed and not as hard to assemble as some of the reviews. However let me give you a MASSIVE HEADS UP. When assembling the bed as seen (the raised version) make sure you work off the instructions in the second box (the one with the ladders etc) not the box with the actual bed part assembly. The bed assembly is if you are just purchasing it as a stand alone bed. When you open the second box there are more instructions on how to assemble the bed. Work off these. I got right to the end and realised the wood to stop the child falling out wasn’t on and the only way to get it on was to dismantle the entire thing. It takes about 3 hours for one person. This should be marked much clearer. I was gutted!!!!! Other than that it’s straightforward to assemble. I had to get a neighbour’ to help flip it upside down as I didn’t want to snap the legs, but that’s the only part you need 2 people for. My 7 year old absolutely loved it and plays under it with all her toys. It created loads more space in her room and looks great. Feels good quality.